Halmstads BK welcome Malmo FF at Oerjans Vall, Halmstad on Wednesday, Oct 28 at 6:00 PM in a Allsvenskan fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Halmstads BK come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Malmo FF, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 0D 3L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Halmstads BK head into this on the back of a defeat, while Malmo FF arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Halmstads BK face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Malmo FF have won 9 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Halmstads BK won 2–5. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Halmstads BK a slight edge, but Malmo FF are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.